Salum bin Kore bin Ebyasaf bin Korah dan saudara-saudara sepuaknya, yakni orang-orang Korah, mempunyai tugas jabatan sebagai penjaga-penjaga ambang pintu Kemah, seperti bapa-bapa mereka bertugas di perkemahan TUHAN sebagai penjaga-penjaga pintu masuk.
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This verse describes Shallum and his family, the Korahites, who were responsible for guarding the tabernacle and its gates. Their ancestors also had important roles in serving God.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine Shallum and his family as the friendly guards at a big, special tent. Just like how your parents keep your house safe, Shallum and his family kept this important tent safe. Their grandpas did the same job a long time ago!
Latar belakang sejarah
1 Chronicles was written by a scribe or historian, likely after the Babylonian exile, around 538-458 BCE. It was written for the returning Israelites to remind them of their past and their roles in the temple service.
Penerapan hari ini
Think of a time when you had to be responsible for something important, like looking after a pet or a younger sibling. Just like Shallum and his family guarding the tabernacle, we too can take on responsibilities to help others and serve a greater purpose.
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serviceleadershipresponsibilityancestryguardianshipserving God